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“D*mn You Fell Off”: Matt Barnes, Jamie Foxx, and Hollywood Stars Drag Linda Cohn Over Outrageous LeBron James Anthem Rant

Linda Cohn bashed LeBron James for his viral antics during the national anthem in the Sixers 106-100 win over the New York Knicks on opening night on Tuesday.

By Avi Shravan · Sportskeeda

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:11 AM

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Matt Barnes, Jamie Foxx, and other celebrities criticized Linda Cohn for attacking LeBron James over his anthem antics.
Linda Cohn posted an Instagram video comparing LeBron James to a three-year-old for practicing golf swings during the anthem.
Jamie Foxx and Matt Barnes accused Cohn of seeking attention and losing relevance by bashing James.

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Former ESPN sportscaster Linda Cohn drew heavy criticism from celebrities and former athletes after posting an Instagram video bashing LeBron James. Cohn criticized James for practicing his golf swing during the national anthem before opening night, comparing the four-time NBA champion to a three-year-old child.

Several prominent figures condemned Cohn's remarks in the comments, including former NBA player Matt Barnes, actor Jamie Foxx, Holly Robinson Peete, and Dondré Whitfield. The controversy followed previous criticism from Donald Trump, which James dismissed as a "slow news day" response.

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